Erica D. Daley, CPA, MBA

It is important to report back to donors the impact they have through their giving. But not every organization utilizes this strategy well. Watch episode 3 of the Donor Experience Scorecard to find out more: https://hubs.la/Q02DffM70

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Alexion Fischer has helped countless clients achieve their goals and make a real difference in their communities. From fundraising strategies to board development, our team offers the expert guidance to help take your organization to the next level. Now’s the time! Email me at alicia@alexionfischer.com for more information! #nonprofitconsulting #fundraisingstrategy #successstories #nonprofitsuccess #nonprofitgrowth #missiondriven #strategicplanning

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Engagement and quality interactions are key to maximizing the impact of your events. Dive into the full post to learn more #QualityOverQuantity #FundraisingSuccess #EventStrategy #EffectiveFundraising #NonProfitEvents

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A topic that is very dear to me, check out this great resource from NFF

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"The fullest expression of trust-based philanthropy's goals is when it creates space for both parties' relative strengths and assets to fully contribute toward a shared impact objective." Thanks to The Bridgespan Group for this thoughtful analysis of trust as a critical facet of social impact, and for inviting me to add my perspective (link to my article in comments). https://lnkd.in/gQUJnJJQ

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The benefits of conducting feasibility studies run well beyond establishing the viability of your capital campaign. They have a special way of generating interest and excitement and of capturing important data. You never know what they will produce, but when correctly run, they almost always open unexpected doors. #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitcapitalcampaign #capitalcampaign #capitalcampaignconsultant

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Looking forward to presenting the final session of the California Primary Care Association Financial Conference in Lake Tahoe! This week has been full of connecting with colleagues and friends from across the state (and country) and some really useful sessions! I get to wrap it up with discussing the importance of storytelling and communication. It is with stories and intentional communication that we learn, connect our people to both the organization and their work and gain valuable understanding and context. When we move beyond the what to provide the why we close gaps in understanding and create stronger organizations! #leanintowin #communication #5whys

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Have you checked out the 2024 CCS Philanthropy Pulse report yet?! Get a better pulse of the state of philanthropy through these invaluable insights. Explore some key findings below: 📈 Fundraising revenue grew across the board in FY22. However, organizations with larger fundraising budgets saw better revenue performance than that of their peers. 💸 Most organizations get 20% or less of their gifts in noncash assets and report not having dedicated planned giving staff. 🌐 While fundraiser comfort in using data has increased over the past 3 years, most organizations are not yet leveraging AI. 🤝 With donor retention a top challenge, only 48% of organizations reported retaining over half of their new donors in the previous 12 months. For more insights, check out the interactive report TODAY: https://bit.ly/42EzvVE #2024CCSPhilanthropyPulse #Philanthropy #Fundraising #Data

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***Warning: Celebratory Post Below*** While the Portland Lindy Society (PLS) hosts weekly dances and live music for our local community, our flagship event every year is the Portland Lindy Exchange (PDXLX). First hosted in 1999, PDXLX is an entire weekend celebrating the vintage swing music and dances of the 20’s – 50’s, and draws dancers from across the U.S. as well as international swing communities. Looking over the data we collected from PDXLX 2024 last month, two numbers stand out to me: - We increased our event pass sales by 65% from 2023 📈 - 100% of our survey respondents have a desire to return next year 😍 As the Event Director for PDXLX since 2022, I know our event growth is in no small way fueled by our efforts to reflect and learn from each year. Not only do we survey our attendees for feedback, but we also host an internal retrospective process, allowing us to capture lessons learned and build better the following year. Staying open to feedback can certainly be challenging, but like dance, facing the music often yields the best results! BONUS: Check out the Breakfast Club featured in our group photo, consisting of those who were the last dancers standing in the wee hours of the morning 🤠

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🌟 Attending the Council for Advancement and Support of Education 2024 Donor Relations Professionals Conference in Seattle? Don't miss out! Today at 3:00 PM PST, FundMiner's CEO, Chelsea Lamego, will share "5 Effective Fund Management Principles" essential for building a stronger donor pyramid and achieving your institutional goals. 🕒 Discover the critical principles of fund management that empower your organization to enhance donor satisfaction, ascend your donor pyramid, and achieve your institutional goals. 🧩 🔍 Session: "Build a Stronger Donor Pyramid with 5 Effective Fund Management Principles." 📍Don't miss out on gaining valuable insights that will transform your approach to donor relations and stewardship.! #FundManagement #DonorRelations #CASEConference2024 #FundMiner

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For nonprofit leaders in particular, being adaptive is essential. Whether it's changes in funding, policy, or the broader contextual landscape, disruptions are bound to occur and place financial pressures on these organizations. That being said, it takes a leader who's willing to adapt for an organization to see sound strategic planning. #AdaptiveLeadership #Nonprofit #ExecutiveLeadership

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